Description: At a freshman party she doesn't remember, Jess Jordan was almost raped. ...Almost. Very nearly. Not quite. Three years later, Jess has managed to make everyone believe she's better. Over it. Because she is. ...Almost. Very nearly. Not quite. Unfortunately, until Jess proves she's back to normal activities, her parents won't discuss college. So, she lands a summer internship and strikes a deal with hockey jock, Gray Porter: He gets $8,000. She gets a fake boyfriend and a social life. Jess has no idea Gray signed on for reasons other than money. She also never expects to fall in love. But Gray’s amazingly hot, holds her hand all the time, and makes her forget that he’s simply doing his job. It’s like having a real boyfriend. ...Almost. Very nearly. Not quite. Gray Porter is hiding secrets of his own. About Jess Jordan. About why he’s driven to protect her, why he won't cash her checks, or deny her anything she asks. Review: I went into this book with only the knowledge that the main character was almost raped but then ended up falling in love. So when out of nowhere the main character brought up the idea of hiring a boyfriend for the summer, I was taken completely surprised. Although this part of the book seemed rushed, the rest of the book was as close to perfection as you can get in a book. I enjoyed all of Anne Eliot's other books, but this one is definitely my favorite. It only took about three chapters and then I was hooked. Not only is there suspense from wondering what actually happened the night Jess Jordan was almost raped, but there is also the suspense of waiting for Gray to finally tell her the truth. Usually when I read a book this amazing it is not a romance book but rather dystopian or fantasy. Let me tell you, this book completely makes up for what other romance novels lack. I was unable to put this book down and now I am in withdrawal because I need more Anne Eliot books to gobble down. The main character was very relatable not only in the sense that she is a bookworm but also in the sense that she hides who she really is because she is afraid of people seeing who true self. I know I'm a little all over the place with this review, but if you read the book then you will definitely understand where I am coming from. Do yourself a favor and just read the book already. Rating: 5/5 |
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Diversity
All of Anne Eliot's books are known for the diversity they bring to the YA community. Whether it is a main character with cerebral palsy or depression, each character struggles with something that is not often seen in YA. It only took about three chapters and I was hooked. Archives
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